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Deselm, Illinois
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 Deselm, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Deselm, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Rockville |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407148 |
Deselm is a small, quiet place in Kankakee County, Illinois. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
History
Deselm has a bit of history! A long time ago, in 1867, a post office opened there. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1902.
The community got its name from a man named John B. Deselm. He was the very first postmaster, which means he was in charge of the post office when it first started.
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